US Bridges

Elroy-Ansonia over Br Stillwater River

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .21 MI W Detling · Structure no. 1950649

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elroy-Ansonia over Br Stillwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elroy-Ansonia over Br Stillwater River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElroy-Ansonia
CrossesBr Stillwater River
Location.21 MI W Detling
RouteCounty Highway T0066
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20733, -84.671
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2015)
Projected traffic154 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elroy-Ansonia over Br Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elroy-Ansonia over Br Stillwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Elroy-Ansonia over Br Stillwater River carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elroy-Ansonia over Br Stillwater River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elroy-Ansonia over Br Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.